THE ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organization working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 8 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
The NGO supports public and non-profit hospitals, local districts, schools of nursing and midwifery, university faculties of medicine.
CUAMM’s action focuses on health system strengthening and targets the weakest population groups, particularly women and children. Interventions include prevention, screening and treatment programmes; development or strengthening of referral systems at community level; training of health staff; management support and technical assistance to local health institutions; field research.
CUAMM's international and national staff work together on the front line to strengthen local health systems, in resource-limited contexts where the commitment and contribution of the individual can make a real difference.
Which is why we always need skilled and motivated people who are ready to join us to collaborate on our projects 'with Africa'.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Accounting, University Degree in Economics or equivalent title
- Excellent knowledge of Portuguese; the knowledge of English and/or Italian will be an asset
- Proficiency in utilizing accounting software applications
- Previous experience in administrative finance management of international cooperation projects in fragile countries and/or low resources settings
- Adaptability to live and work in a volatile context
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Working in close collaboration with project managers, the Area Admin/Finance Manager will be responsible for the administrative management of ongoing projects in the area.
This includes ensuring compliance with administrative and procurement procedures, preparing financial reports, and supervising the management and maintenance of accounting by national accountants.
Key duties
- supervise accounting
- monitor project expenditures and assist project managers in budgeting and drafting periodic financial reports
- ensure adherence to procurement procedures
- maintain accurate documentation of expenditures and financial transactions for reporting purposes
- manage cash and bank accounts dedicated to projects
- supervise administrative and logistics national staff
- assist project managers in preparing quarterly funding requests
- guarantee that projects activities are properly documented
- support project managers in the administrative management of local staff and process their contracts
TERMS OF CONTRACT
Type of contract: collaboration contract
Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the job position, with possible increase based on professional experience and risk allowance)
Rest days: 2.5 days for each month of work, for contracts longer than 4 months
Flight ticket: one return flight for the first collaboration for up to 12 months
Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs
Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for visa
Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it is generally individual, depending on the logistical situation and the availability of accommodation in the workplace
Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, non-discrimination policies and safeguarding principles.
